Religious listings Exeter/Hampton area

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Feb 29, 2008 at 2:00 AM

Exeter

Exeter

n CALVARY CHAPEL SEACOAST, 104 Epping Road. Sunday service and Bible study at 10 a.m., including age-appropriate care and classes for infants through high school-age children. Wednesday night worship and interactive group study at 7:30. For more information, call 778-7896 or visit www.calvarychapel.com/seacoast.

n EXETER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH meets at 73 Winter St. The church has Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. followed by morning worship at 10:30. Child care is provided. The Lord's Supper is celebrated every Sunday at services. Bible survey and introduction to Christian theology classes are offered. For information, call 772-7479, e-mail the Rev. Stephen Magee at pastor@exeterpca.org or visit exeterpca.org.

n EXETER UNITED METHODIST Church, 307 Epping Road, holds Sunday services at 8:30 (traditional) and 10 a.m. (contemporary). Nursery care is provided. Children's Sunday school classes for kindergarten to high schoolers are held during the second service. Fellowship and refreshment is held between the two services. Potluck at 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays followed by adult Bible classes and youth group meetings. Call the church office from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 772-6625.

n The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Exeter holds Sunday worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. with the Rev. Kendra Ford delivering the sermon. A period of fellowship and coffee is held between the services. The church is handicapped-accessible. For information call 772-4002 or e-mail@exeteruu.org.

n CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN EXETER, 21 Front St., holds Sunday chapel service 8:30-9 a.m. and full morning worship at 10 a.m. Care for infants and toddlers is available. A potluck supper and service on the third Friday begins at 6 p.m. Church school and youth programs are offered for children through the teens. The Rev. Nancy Rockwell is senior pastor. The church is handicapped accessible. For information call 772-4216 or visit www.exetercongchurch.org.

n FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF EXETER, Front Street, holds services Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages meets at 9:15 a.m. Nursery for children under age 5 is available during the service. The church is handicapped-accessible. For information, call 772-3098 or visit www.home.comcast.net/~fbcexeter.

n FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4 Elm St., holds Sunday worship services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes for all ages will be held between the two worship services from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Fellowship follows the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Mid-week Lenten services will be held each Wednesday during Lent at 7 p.m. Feb. 13-March 12. For information, call 772-8803.

n CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 43 Pine St., will hold Sunday services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Nursery care for infants and children up to age 4 is available. For information, call Linda Carey at 772-3332 or visit www.christchurchexeter.org.

n QUAKER FRIENDS hold a meeting at 10 a.m. Sundays in the Exeter room at RiverWoods in Exeter. All are welcome. For information, call Louise Forscher at 773-9989.

n COMMUNITY CHURCH AT EXETER, a Southern Baptist Church at 134 Front St., Exeter, holds Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. followed by worship led by Pastor Stephen Leavitt at 10 a.m. A Bible Study is held at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Me & Ollies, 64 Water St. For information, call 773-9747 or e-mail exeterchurch@netzero.net.

n THE FATHER'S FAMILY CHURCH, 94 Linden St., meets for Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Children's church and child care are available during the worship service. Men's prayer is Sunday at 8 a.m. Wednesday night worship service is at 7 p.m. Youth (Grades 6-12) meet every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for worship. For information, call Pastor Tom Burt at 772-0731.

n FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 201 North Road, corner of Route 125, holds Sunday service at 10 a.m. with the Rev. John Hastings. Nursery is provided and coffee hour follows the service. Sunday school is at 10:30 a.m. and Bible Study is on Fridays at 10 a.m. The church is handicapped accessible. For information, call 679-5259.

n PILGRIM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 197 Middle Road, Brentwood, holds Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible study is held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school is offered for ages 3 to high school. Nursery service is provided. Fellowship follows the service. Pilgrim Church is a Just Peace, Open and Affirming congregation. For information, call the Rev. Kim McKerley at 778-3189.

East Kingston

n EAST KINGSTON COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 34 Depot Road, holds worship services at 9 a.m.; Kids Street Sunday School from 9:15 to 10:15 and adult Sunday School from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Holy Communion is the first Sunday of the month. The third Sunday of each month is followed by a period of fellowship. Combined prayer and Bible study is held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Men's Bible study and breakfast is 7 a.m. Saturdays. The fourth Sunday of the month is an informal evening service at 6 p.m. The pastor is Ev Kuder. For information, call Diane Bean at 642-7986 or e-mail ekcumc@netzero.net.

Epping

n EPPING COMMUNITY CHURCH, corner of Main and Pleasant streets, holds Sunday services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. The 9:30 service is traditional and the 11 a.m. service, Worship EMX is contemporary. Sunday school is at 11 a.m. The Epping Community Church Food Pantry and Coats for Caring Program are open every Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Needs may be made at other times by arranging an appointment. Food may be dropped off at the church on Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon. Dr. Wayne Van Gundy is pastor. For information, call 679-5542.

n EPPING FRIENDS meet for silent worship at 10 a.m. every first and third Sunday of the month on Friend Street in Epping. For information, call Fritz Bell at 895-2437 or Bridget Rogier at 679-1069.

n CHURCH OF CHRIST, 21 Hackett Lane, meets Sundays at 11 a.m. for worship. Sunday Bible study is 10 a.m. and evening Bible study is at 7 p.m. A Monday Bible study is at 7 p.m. currently held at 14 Van Buren, Portsmouth. A Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. at 120 Lafayette Road, Lot 54, Rye. The minister is Terry L. Morris Sr. For information, call 964-8141 or 926-8526.

n THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 127 Winnacunnet Road, holds Sunday service at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Deborah Knowlton. "God's Baby Closet," is open for donations of baby food and infant items from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday-Friday. For information, call 926-2837. Prayer shawl ministry meets 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays; all knitters are welcome.

n FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 36 Winnacunnet Road, holds Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care provided during services. Fellowship, coffee hour follow each service. Sunday school for preschool through high school is at 9 a.m. For information, transportation, call 926-3200 or visit www.hamptonbaptist.com. Church is handicapped accessible and hearing devices provided for those who need them.

HAMPTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 525 Lafayette Road, holds services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Carroll Moore. Nursery care is provided for both services and Sunday School for children, preschool through high school, is at 9 a.m. Fellowship and a coffee hour follow each service. The Rev. Ellsworth Comins leads a Bible Study, "Invitation to John," at 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays. A potluck supper is held before the study at 5:30 p.m. Thursday evening Lenten services will be held at 7 p.m. March 6 and 13. The church is handicapped accessible and hearing devices are available. The food pantry is open Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Carroll Moore is the church pastor and Dr. David Kerr is the interim pastor. Call the church office at 926-2702 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or visit www.hampton-umc.com for information.

n FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH, a Christ-centered, Bible-based community, meets for Sunday worship at 10 a.m. at 112 High St. Bible study and prayer are held at 9:45 a.m. (child care available) and also at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. The pastors are Robert Lovejoy and Brian Abasciano. For information, call 926-7034 or visit www.faithcommunitychurch.info.

n TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 200 High St., holds services on Sundays at 7:30 and 9 a.m. Sunday School meets from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. Child care is at 8:45 a.m. Coffee and fellowship is at 10 a.m. followed by Sunday Conversations at 10:30 a.m. Bible study is held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. For information, call Nita Niemczyk at 926-5688.

Hampton Falls

n FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of Hampton Falls, at the junction of Route 88 and 1, holds worship services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school is held during the 9:30 a.m. hour for children and adults. A nursery (for children birth-2 years) is held during both services. A coffee hour is held between services. Call 926-3724, ext. 201, or e-mail: admin@hffbc for more information.

Kensington

n KENSINGTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, United Church of Christ, 108 Amesbury Road, holds worship services at 10 a.m. every Sunday with nursery provided. Church school for Grades 6-8 meets at 9 a.m. and Grades K-5 at 10 a.m. Choir rehearsal is held at 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Confirmation classes for grades 6 and older will begin Thursday, March 27 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. A total of six classes will be held on the following Thursdays: April 4, 10, 17, 24, and May 1. Call the church office to register. The interim minister is the Rev. David E. Pearson. For information call 772-5821.

Newfields

n NEWFIELDS COMMUNITY CHURCH, 71 Main St. (Route 85), holds services at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. Care for children through age 4 will be provided. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Refreshments are served after Sunday school and the service. Prayer services will be held each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. to March 19 during Lent. The Rev. Jean Bass is pastor. For information, call 778-8626.

n THE CHRISTIAN FAITH CHURCH of Newfields will host its Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. at Newfields Town Hall. The pastor is Robert Collinge. Sunday school is at 10:45 a.m. The church is a nondenominational Bible preaching, Bible teaching Church. For information, call 778-0489.

Newmarket

n NEWMARKET COMMUNITY CHURCH, 137 Main St., (across from the Post Office) holds Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. Sunday school for all ages is held at 8:45 a.m. Nursery care is available. Craft night is held at 7 p.m. Fridays at the church. Bible study and potluck dinner is held at 6 p.m., Tuesdays at the church. 659-3892, or visit www.newmarketchurch.org.

North Hampton

n UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST holds its 10 a.m. service at 295 Atlantic Ave. Nursery care is provided and Sunday school is available during service for children in Grades K-8. Among the missions are a high school youth group, shawl ministry and Seacoast Hospitality Network. A coffee hour follows the worship. Evening prayer services will be held at Little River Church, 95 Atlantic Ave., North Hampton. Call 964-8687 or visit www.uccnorthhampton.org.

n NEW COVENANT CHURCH, 6 Hobbs Road, holds Sunday morning worship service at 10 a.m. with Dr. Brent Averill, pastor. Sunday school is offered for children. Refreshments will follow the service. For information about other group meetings, call 964-2700, or visit www.newcovenantcrc.org.

Seabrook

n TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, 103 Lafayette Road, on the traffic circle off Route 1 in Seabrook, holds services at 11 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. for Grades K-12 at the Parish House, 29 Main St. Child care and nursery care are available. A fellowship time is held after the service. The church is handicapped-accessible. For information call Sandra Brown at 474-3738.

n SEABROOK CHURCH OF CHRIST is located at 867 Lafayette Road. Times of services: 10 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship services; Wednesday 7 p.m. Bible class; Third Thursday of the month 7 p.m. Prayer meeting. The minister is Bruce Pierce. Call 474-2660.

Stratham

n STRATHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH, 6 Emery Lane, holds worship services at 10 a.m. Sundays with the Rev. David Dodge. A hospitality hour follows the service. Children's programs are provided for ages 3 to high school. Youth groups are offered for fourth- and fifth-graders and middle- and high-schoolers. The church is an open and affirming congregration of the United Church of Christ. For additional information, call the church office at 772-3389 or visit www.strathamchurch.org. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.

n LOVE TO KNIT OR CROCHET? Come to First Congregational Church of Hampton, 127 Winnacunnet Road, any Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. The public is invited to attend. 926-2837.

n THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE 2008 will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 7 at Rye Congregational Church, 580 Washington St. Rye. The event is part of a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer. This year's prayer was written by the women of Guyana on the theme "God's Wisdom Provides New Understanding." Churches throughout the Seacoast are expected to participate. A luncheon in the fellowship hall will follow. The luncheon is free but donations are accepted. Please call Debbie Gustafson at 431-7087.

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